A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8531889 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87551436 epoch_slot_no: 114636 block_no: 8531712 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 13404 time: 2023-03-18 05:35:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6293cb1ac04bf07ecfaddf79d58028449a0b2a4a0abc183d42fd1b3a8a27da7Block Operator
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